01 MAIN THEME EPISODE 17: CRITICAL PHASE TRANSITION OPEN TIME: October 14, 2026, 08:00 (UTC-7) EXTREME MODE OPEN TIME: October 21, 2026, 16:00 (UTC-7) UNLOCK REQUIREMENT: Clear Main Storyline 3-8 DETAILS: During the period from October 14, 08:00 to October 28, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7), the unlock requirement for Main Theme Episode 17: Critical Phase Transition will be temporarily lowered. By clearing Main Theme 3-8 , players can earn the 'Factory scrip' for a limited time by completing stages in the Critical Phase Transition. ('Factory scrip' can be used to redeem items in Unlicensed Clinic.) Note: ◆ After October 28, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7), players need to clear Main Theme 16- 19 to unlock Critical Phase Transition, and the limited-time drop of 'Factory scrip' will end. During the event period, players' progress and First Clear Rewards obtained in Critical Phase Transition will not be reset. ◆ After the EP17 Critical Phase Transition unlocks, players can earn Simulation Points from Strategic Simulation for extra rewards (
Originite Prime, Elite Materials) and unlock Extreme Mode. [Joint Terminal] DETAILS: Players can collect clues in the [Joint Terminal] to unlock rewards. REWARDS: Viy's Token, Module Materials, Elite Materials, LMD, Battle Records, and more. [ List of Items Required ] DETAILS: During the event, players can complete [List of Items Required] missions by clearing event stages to gain rewards. REWARDS: [★★★★★ ★ : Viy], Elite Materials, LMD, 'Factory scrip', etc. From October 14, 2026, 08:00 to November 4, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7), players can obtain 'Factory scrip' by completing missions in [List of Items Required]. (Unclaimed 'Factory scrip' from limited-time missions completed before November 4, 2026, 03:59 can still be claimed until November 11, 2026, 03:59.) [Unlicensed Clinic] DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 4, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) DETAILS: During the event, players can obtain 'Factory scrip' by clearing event stages and completing [List of Items Required]. 'Factory scrip' can be used to redeem items from [Unlicensed Clinic]. REWARDS: Emergency Sanity Sampler, Rhodes Island Supply Crate (contains Emergency Sanity Sampler*1 and Rhodes Island Supplies X*1), 'Bunny Cheer Audio-Video Room' Furniture (Pieces), Shining Steps Collection - Sing a Song for Pinecone, Bloodline of Combat Collection - Professional for Spot, Module Materials, Elite Materials, LMD, Battle Records, etc. 02 LIMITED HEADHUNTING OPEN – SEALED WITH TIME DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - October 28, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) DETAILS: During the event, the Limited Headhunting, [Sealed With Time], opens and the following Operators will appear at a higher rate: ★★★★★★: Kal'tsit Esperanta [Limited] / Closure ★★★★★★: Exusiai the New Covenant [Limited] / Lappland the Decadenza [Limited] / Wiš'adel [Limited] ★★★★★: Crackborne In this [Limited Headhunting], players will get the limited Operator Kal'tsit Esperanta after a total of 300 rolls (once only) . This special 6-star Operator is a bonus gift that does not give [Headhunting Data Contracts], and does not affect the chance to get the next 6-star Operator in this [Limited Headhunting]. This count is reset at the end of this [Limited Headhunting]. Note: - [Sealed With Time] is part of the [Limited Headhunting - Celebration] headhunting series. - [Limited Headhunting - Celebration] is Limited Headhunting. - Closure and Crackborne will become available in [Standard Headhunting] after October 28, 2026, 04:00 (UTC-7). - Operator Specter the Unchained will be available in the [Headhunting Data Contract Shop] during [Limited Headhunting - Celebration]. The required Headhunting Data Contracts for Specter the Unchained will be reduced from 300 to 200 starting this headhunting. Available Operators from the current [Headhunting Data Contract Shop]: ★★★★★★ (300 Headhunting Data Contract): Kal'tsit Esperanta / Closure / Exusiai the New Covenant / Lappland the Decadenza / Wiš'adel / Virtuosa / Muelsyse / Texas the Omertosa ★★★★★★ (200 Headhunting Data Contract): Specter the Unchained / Nearl the Radiant Knight / Skadi the Corrupting Heart / Rosmontis / W ★★★★★ (75 Headhunting Data Contract): Crackborne - Kal'tsit Esperanta is currently ONLY available from the [Limited Headhunting - Celebration], and is NOT available in any Standard Headhunting. - Please refer to the official notice of this Limited Headhunting for more details. 03 DAILY FREE ROLL IN [SEALED WITH TIME] LIMITED HEADHUNTING DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - October 28, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) DETAILS: A free roll can be performed every day during the event in [Sealed With Time] Limited Headhunting. NOTE: - Daily Free Roll will be refreshed at 04:00 (UTC-7) every day. - Daily Free Roll can only be used once a day and will not accumulate. 04 2026 CELEBRATION SIGN-IN EVENT OPEN DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - October 28, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) DETAILS: During the event, players can log in for 10 days to receive generous rewards, including A Sealed Vow Headhunting Permit, Exclusive Outfit for Aroma, [★: GALLUS²], Reception Room Functional Furniture (Pinboard), and more. Day 1: Emergency Sanity Concentrate * 1, A Sealed Vow 
Headhunting Permit * 1 Day 2: 
Recruitment Permit * 5, Operator [★: GALLUS²] Day 3: 
LMD * 30000, Module Data Block * 1 Day 4: Tactical Battle Record * 20, Reception Room Functional Furniture - New Model Data Terminal Day 5: Expedited Plan * 5, 
Orundum * 200 Day 6: Skill Summary - 2 * 20, Chip Catalyst * 1 Day 7: Pure Gold * 20, EPOQUE Collection - Picnic Times for Aroma Day 8: Data Supplement Stick * 10, Orundum * 200 Day 9: Skill Summary - 3 * 8, Furniture Part * 300 Day 10: Data Supplement Instrument * 3, Orundum * 200 NOTE: - A Sealed Vow Headhunting Permit can only be used to perform a 10-roll in [Sealed With Time] Limited Headhunting. - A Sealed Vow Headhunting Permit expires on October 28, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) - Please refer to the in-game info for the expiration time of the Emergency Sanity Concentrate from this event. 05 NOTICE BOARD IN ZELGRAD OPEN DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - October 28, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) DETAILS: During the event, players can get two trials for Wishing Tickets each day upon login. Consume trials to select Wishing Tickets as permitted in [Notice Board in Zelgrad]. The Wishing Tickets with the most Orundum will be awarded. Both trials for the day must be used before claiming the reward. Note: - There are 14 days at most for players to pick Wishing Tickets. - Players will randomly obtain following amount of Orundum from Wishing Tickets: Orundum * 200, Orundum * 300, Orundum * 400, Orundum * 500, Orundum * 600, Orundum * 800 - If the amount of Orundum in daily reward is less than 400 (400 is NOT included), players will be granted an extra trial the next day. The extra trial cannot be accumulated, players can get 3 daily trials at most (including the extra trial). - All the daily trials will be refreshed at 04:00 (UTC-7) on the next day and cannot be accumulated. 06 NEW OPERATORS NOW AVAILABLE ★★★★★★: Kal'tsit Esperanta [Limited] ★★★★★★: Closure ★★★★★★: Viy ★★★★★: Crackborne ★: GALLUS² DETAILS: - Kal'tsit Esperanta is currently ONLY available from the [Limited Headhunting - Celebration], and is NOT available in any [Standard Headhunting]. - Operator Viy is currently ONLY available from Critical Phase Transition event, and is NOT available in [Sealed With Time] Limited Headhunting, [Standard Headhunting] or [Kernel Headhunting]. - Operators Closure and Crackborne will become available in [Standard Headhunting] after October 28, 2026, 04:00 (UTC-7). - From October 14, 2026, 08:00 to October 28, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7), Operators Kal'tsit Esperanta, Closure, Viy, Crackborne and GALLUS² will gain more trust in stages that consume Sanity, except for Annihilation, Intermezzi, and SideStory stages. 07 SANITY LIMIT INCREASE UPDATE TIME: October 14, 2026, 08:00 (UTC-7) DETAILS: After the update, all players will receive a 30-point increase to max Sanity based on current level. Players will also receive an additional 30 Sanity after the update. The maximum Sanity limit after this adjustment will be 210. 08 CUMULATIVE SIGN-IN SYSTEM UPDATE UPDATE TIME: October 14, 2026, 08:00 (UTC-7) DETAILS: After the update, the rewards in the Cumulative Sign-In system will be updated. Players who reach Level 80 and accumulate 1,500 sign-in days can obtain the Themed Background [Resolve]. 09 NEW REDEEMABLES AVAILABLE IN [PURCHASE CERTIFICATES STORE] UPDATE TIME: October 14, 2026, 08:00 (UTC-7) DETAILS: New items available in [Purchase Certificates Store]: Royal Sniper Token, Royal Defender Token, Epic Caster Token, Epic Medic Token, Rare Supporter Token, Rare Vanguard Token, Rare Specialist Token, Rare Guard Token. 10 ITERATION PROVIDENT SERIES & BLOODLINE OF COMBAT COLLECTION NEW ARRIVALS AT THE OUTFIT STORE DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) DETAILS: The following new Outfits will be available at the Outfit Store, including: Iteration Provident Series - The Legend Seeker for Exusiai the New Covenant Iteration Provident Series - Stranded in Utopia for Haruka Bloodline of Combat Collection - Sharpened Claws for Mon3tr Iteration Provident Series - The Spirit Farer for Nowell Bloodline of Combat Collection - Purification of the Past for Gracebearer 11 RE-EDITION OUTFITS AT THE OUTFIT STORE DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) DETAILS: The following Re-edition Outfits will be available at the Outfit Store, including: Test Collection - Unruly Humbleness for Lappland the Decadenza Bloodline of Combat Collection - Under the Flaming Dome for Ines Bloodline of Combat Collection - Blade-cleaved Tides for Thorns Bloodline of Combat Collection - Young Branch for Muelsyse Iteration Provident Series - Red Countess for Skadi the Corrupting Heart Iteration Provident Series - Nocturne of Elysia for Blue Poison Test Collection - Supernova for Wiš'adel Test Collection - Glory of the Devout for Archetto Iteration Provident Series - Roar Against the Wilds for Młynar Bloodline of Combat Collection - Judgment Day for Fiammetta Achievement Star Collection - A Player Forever for Mizuki EPOQUE Collection - Bard by the Lake for Cantabile Bloodline of Combat Collection - Sublimation for Skadi the Corrupting Heart Bloodline of Combat Collection - Remnant for Kal'tsit Bloodline of Combat Collection - Born as One for Specter the Unchained EPOQUE Collection - Fugue for W EPOQUE Collection - Become Anew for Rosmontis EPOQUE Collection - Relight for Nearl the Radiant Knight EPOQUE Collection - Il Segreto Della Notte for Texas the Omertosa Iteration Provident Series - Wingbreaker for Texas the Omertosa Test Collection - Diversity Oneness for Virtuosa Test Collection - An Airy Dream for Rosmontis Ambience Synesthesia Tailor-Provided - Golden Reverie for Muelsyse 12 RHODES FASHION REVIEW OPEN DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) DETAILS: Re-edition Outfits will be available at the Outfit Store, including: Ambience Synesthesia Tailor-Provided - Carriage of the Winds of Time for Ho'olheyak, Unveiling of Devotion Series - Decoration for Harmonie, and more. 13 NEW FURNITURE SET S – CLOSURE'S ALL-PURPOSE ROOM & BUNNY CHEER AUDIO-VIDEO ROOM DETAILS: Brand new sets of themed Furniture, Closure's All-Purpose Room, and Bunny Cheer Audio-Video Room will be available during the event. Closure's All-Purpose Room HOW TO OBTAIN: Limited-time sale at the Store: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) Bunny Cheer Audio-Video Room HOW TO OBTAIN: - Critical Phase Transition event rewards and redeemable (pieces) - Limited-time sale at the Store (pieces): October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) 14 LIMITED-TIME PACKS AVAILABLE DETAILS: During the event, the following packs will be available at the Store for a limited time. Starter Fit-In Pack UPDATE TIME: October 14, 04:00 (UTC-7) AVAILABLE PURCHASE PERIOD : Within 14 days of account registration for accounts created after October 14, 04:00 (UTC-7). CONTENTS : For accounts created after October 14, 04:00 (UTC-7), players who purchase the pack may immediately claim the corresponding rewards based on accumulated login days within 21 days from the date of registration, including Originite Prime, Orundum, Automatic Chip Etcher, and more. Login days accumulated before purchase are also counted. Day 1: Originite Prime * 1, Automatic Chip Etcher * 1 Day 2: Tactical Battle Record * 20 Day 3: Orundum * 600 Day 4: Advanced Material Voucher * 5 Day 5: Orundum * 200 Day 6: Skill Summary - 3 * 10 Day 7: LMD * 100,000 Automatic Chip Etcher: Use to choose 5 chips of any class. NOTE: ◆ The newly added [Starter Fit-In Pack] will replace the current [Starter Fit-In Pack]. Players who have already purchased the current [Starter Fit-In Pack] may purchase the new one again. ◆ Players who purchased the current [Starter Fit-In Pack] and still have unclaimed login rewards remaining after October 14, 04:00 (UTC-7) may claim the obtainable but unreceived items from the current [Starter Fit-In Pack] via in-game mail. Duck Lord's Change Purse DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Originite Prime * 13, LMD * 300,000 Kal'tsit's Briefcase DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Originite Prime * 16, LMD * 700,000 Rhodes Island Headhunting Pack - Kernel DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Top Operator Transfer Permit - Kernel * 1, Ten-roll Headhunting Permit * 1, 
Ten-roll Kernel Headhunting Permit * 1 [Top Operator Transfer Permit - Kernel] You can select one 6★ Operator within a certain range. The range includes all 6★ Operators currently available in Kernel Headhunting: Exusiai, Siege, Ifrit, Eyjafjalla, Angelina, Shining, Nightingale, Hoshiguma, Saria, SilverAsh, Skadi, Ch'en, Schwarz, Hellagur, Magallan, Mostima, Blaze, Aak, Ceobe, Bagpipe, Phantom, Weedy, Rosa, Suzuran, Thorns, Eunectes, Surtr, Blemishine, Mudrock, Mountain, Archetto, Saga, Passenger, Kal'tsit, Carnelian, Pallas, Mizuki, Saileach, Fartooth, Flametail, Gnosis, Lee, Goldenglow, Fiammetta, Horn, Irene, Ebenholz, Dorothy. NOTE: Top Operator Transfer Permit - Kernel expires at: December 14, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7). Rhodes Island Headhunting Pack DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Top Operator Transfer Permit * 1, 
Ten-roll Headhunting Permit * 1 [Top Operator Transfer Permit] You can select a 6-star Operator from all past Standard Headhunting Pool up to and including 'The Silent Wavelengths.' Does not include Operators already in the Kernel Headhunting Pool: Pozëmka, Młynar, Stainless, Penance, Reed the Flame Shadow, Lin, Qiubai, Ines, Ho'olheyak, Executor the Ex Foedere, Typhon, Swire the Elegant Wit, Jessica the Liberated, Hoederer, Viviana, Degenbrecher, Ray, Zuo Le, Ascalon, Logos, Ulpianus, Nymph, Narantuya, Vina Victoria, Vulpisfoglia, Thorns the Lodestar, Blaze the Igniting Spark, Entelechia, Necrass, Mon3tr, Lemuen, Tragodia, Leizi the Thunderbringer, Haruka, Mantra. Note: Top Operator Transfer Permit expires at: December 14, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7). Advanced Special Training Pack DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Originite Prime * 19, Top Operator Training Apparatus * 1 Top Operator Training Apparatus: Use to level up a 6-star Operator who has been promoted to Elite 2 directly to Elite 2, Level 90. Resources already invested will not be returned after usage. Special Training Pack DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Originite Prime * 11, Senior Operator Training Apparatus * 1 Senior Operator Training Apparatus: Use to level up a 5-star Operator who has been promoted to Elite 2 directly to Elite 2, Level 80. Resources already invested will not be returned after usage. Comprehensive Skill Training Pack (Limited to 2 purchases) DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Originite Prime * 12, Top Operator Skill Training Pack * 1, Senior Operator Skill Training Pack * 1, Professional Operator Skill Training Pack * 1 Top Operator Skill Training Pack: You can select a 6-star Operator that meets the requirements and level a skill to Specialization Level 3. Celebration Kernel Headhunting Pack DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Ten-roll Kernel Headhunting Permit * 1, Kernel Headhunting Permit * 5 Rhodes Island Celebration Kit DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Originite Prime * 24, Ten-roll Headhunting Permit * 2, LMD * 200,000, Strategic Battle Record * 20, Tactical Battle Record * 30, Chip Catalyst * 2, Premium Material Voucher * 4, Advanced Material Voucher * 6 Rhodes Island Celebration Pack DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Outfit Voucher * 1, Originite Prime * 90, Ten-roll Headhunting Permit * 1, Ten-roll Kernel Headhunting Permit * 1, LMD * 260,000, Strategic Battle Record * 30, Chip Catalyst * 4, Module Data Block * 6, Data Supplement Instrument * 30, Data Supplement Stick * 90 Mixed Materials Pack DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Precious Material Voucher * 10, Premium Material Voucher * 15, Advanced Material Voucher * 20 Senior Operator Training Pack DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Originite Prime * 24, Senior Operator Training Invitation Letter * 1 Senior Operator Training Invitation Letter: Use to level up a hired 5-star Operator to Elite 2, Lv.1 (effective for Operators under Elite 2 Lv.1). Resources already invested will not be returned after usage. Top Operator Training Pack DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Originite Prime * 36, Top Operator Training Invitation Letter * 1 Top Operator Training Invitation Letter: Use to level up a hired 6-star Operator to Elite 2 Lv.1 (effective for Operators under Elite 2 Lv.1). Resources already invested will not be returned after usage. Medic Chip Pack DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Medic Dualchip * 4, Medic Chip * 5, Skill Summary - 3 * 45, Skill Summary - 2 * 25, Skill Summary - 1 * 10 Vanguard Chip Pack DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 11, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Vanguard Dualchip * 4, Vanguard Chip * 5, Skill Summary - 3 * 45, Skill Summary - 2 * 25, Skill Summary - 1 * 10 Starter Sync. Pack UPDATE TIME: October 14, 08:00 (UTC-7) CONTENTS: Headhunting Permit * 4, LMD * 60,000 Newcomer Special Headhunting Pack (Limited to 2 purchases) DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - October 28, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) ELIGIBLE PLAYERS : Players who registered before October 14, 08:00 (UTC-7) DETAILS : Players need to choose one option from the following when purchasing this headhunting pack: Type-α Headhunting Permit (★6 Operators: Ascalon, Typhon, Ho'olheyak) Type-β Headhunting Permit (★6 Operators: Lemuen, Nymph, Jessica the Liberated) Type-γ Headhunting Permit (★6 Operators: Goldenglow, Reed the Flame Shadow, Gnosis) Players will receive the chosen custom headhunting permit upon purchase. The selected permit can be used to perform a [Special Ten-roll Headhunting] that guarantees one random 6-star Operator from its pool. [Special Ten-roll Headhunting] - You may select only one of the Special Ten-roll Headhunting Permits and you can only purchase it twice. You cannot change your decision after purchasing. - The permit is good for [Special Ten-roll Headhunting]. While performing any rolls in [Special Ten-roll Headhunting], rolls that do not give a 6-star Operator will not count towards the 6-star protection mechanism, nor will it affect your accumulated roll count on [Standard Headhunting]. Rates are also not affected by your accumulated roll count on [Standard Headhunting]. - For this Headhunting, players are guaranteed to receive a 6-star Operator when performing a 10-roll. The available pool of 6-star Operators is the same for every player, and depends on the [Special Ten-roll Headhunting] pool chosen. - [Special Ten-roll Headhunting] includes 5★, 4★, and 3★ Operators from [600 Meters Over the Facts] and all previous [Standard Headhunting] and [Kernel Headhunting] banners. NOTE: - Special Ten-roll Headhunting Permit expires at: November 26, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) - You may only use this Headhunting Permit once. Upon use, its Headhunting pool will automatically be removed. - If not used by the expiration date, this Headhunting Permit will be removed from your Depot, so please make sure to use it before it expires. Aside from a guaranteed 6-star Operator from the selected Headhunting Permit, the pull rates for the [Special Ten-roll Headhunting] are as follows: ★6 Operator: 2% ★5 Operator: 8% ★4 Operator: 50% ★3 Operator: 40% Starter Special Headhunting Pack (Limited to 2 purchases) ELIGIBLE PLAYERS : Players who register between October 14, 2026, 08:00 and July 1, 2027, 03:59. AVAILABLE PURCHASE PERIOD : Within 14 days of registration for accounts created after October 14, 2026, 08:00 (UTC-7). DETAILS : Players need to choose one option from the following when purchasing this headhunting pack: Type-α Headhunting Permit (★6 Operators: Ascalon, Typhon, Ho'olheyak) Type-β Headhunting Permit (★6 Operators: Lemuen, Nymph, Jessica the Liberated) Type-γ Headhunting Permit (★6 Operators: Goldenglow, Reed the Flame Shadow, Gnosis) Players will receive the chosen custom headhunting permit upon purchase. The selected permit can be used to perform a [Special Ten-roll Headhunting] that guarantees one random 6-star Operator from its pool. NOTE: - Special Ten-roll Headhunting Permit expires 30 days after purchase. - You may only use this Headhunting Permit once. Upon use, its Headhunting pool will automatically be removed. Please refer to the earlier part of this announcement for details on [Special Ten-roll Headhunting]. - If not used by the expiration date, this Headhunting Permit will be removed from your Depot, so please make sure to use it before it expires. 15 KERNEL LOCATING OPEN DURATION: October 20, 2026, 04:00 - November 3, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) DETAILS: During the Kernel Locating, you can pick and lock-in two 6-star Operators and three 5-star Operators as the rated-up Operators for the current banner. Correspondingly, the redeemable Operators in [Distinctions] and [Universal Certificates Exchange Area] will be shifted into: A 6-star and a 5-star Operator of your choice from the rated-up Operators for the current banner. All possible Operators: ★★★★★★ (2%): Goldenglow / Dorothy / Kal'tsit / Archetto / Blemishine / Gnosis / Surtr / Weedy / Eyjafjalla / Rosa / SilverAsh / Passenger ★★★★★ (8%): Blacknight / Quercus / Zima / Kirara / La Pluma / Mulberry / April / Corroserum / Aurora / Andreana / Blue Poison / Beeswax / Silence / Shamare / Astesia / Executor / GreyThroat / Iris / Leizi / Nightmare / Tsukinogi / Skyfire / Croissant / Firewatch Note: The odds of getting a 6-star Operator due to accumulated rolls in the [Kernel Headhunting] before the shift WILL carry to the [Kernel Locating] banner. 16 SPECIALIZED MODULES UPDATE UPDATE TIME: October 14, 2026, 08:00 (UTC-7) DETAILS: Specialized Modules will be available, effective in [Integrated Strategies]. Operators with Specialized Modules in current update: ★★★★★★: Specter the Unchained ★★★★★★: Typhon Note: Specialized Modules have no unlocking missions, and the materials required to unlock and upgrade Specialized Modules are significantly reduced compared to other regular modules. 17 RECRUIT OPERATORS UPDATE UPDATE TIME: October 14, 2026, 08:00 (UTC-7) DETAILS: After the update, the following Operators will be permanently added to Recruit. ★★★★★★ : Pallas ★: GALLUS² NOTE: During the update, tags that have not yet been used for Recruit will be refreshed. Please stay tuned for further information. 18 NEW REDEEMABLE AVAILABLE IN [DISTINCTIONS] AND [UNIVERSAL CERTIFICATES EXCHANGE AREA] UPDATE TIME: October 14, 2026, 08:00 (UTC-7) DETAILS: New redeemable in [Distinctions] and [Universal Certificates Exchange Area]: EPOQUE Collection - Infiltrator for Ethan 19 THEMED BACKGROUND RERUN DURATION: October 14, 2026, 08:00 - November 7, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7) DETAILS: During the event, players can log in to unlock the Themed Background 'Celebration'. The Themed Background can be viewed and changed on the main menu. Please stay tuned for more information!
Arknights · Update notes
Episode 17 and Celebration Overview
01 MAIN THEME EPISODE 17: CRITICAL PHASE TRANSITION OPEN TIME: October 14, 2026, 08:00 (UTC-7) EXTREME MODE OPEN TIME: October 21, 2026, 16:00 (UTC-7) UNLOCK REQUIREMENT: Clear Main Storyline 3-8 DETAILS: During the period from October 14, 08:00 to October 28, 2026, 03:59 (UTC-7), the unlock requirement for Main Theme
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Featured rewards
Episode 17 and reward deadlines
Episode 17 opened October 14 at 08:00 UTC−7.
Through October 28 at 03:59, clearing 3-8 suffices; afterward, clear 16-19.
Extreme Mode opens October 21 at 16:00.
Limited currency drops end October 28; the exchange closes November 4.
Currency from missions completed before November 4 remains claimable until November 11 at 03:59.
Progress and first-clear rewards are retained.
Progression and main rewards
Collect Joint Terminal clues and complete stage missions for 6★ Viy, tokens, module items and growth resources.
The shop includes sanity items, supply crates, furniture and Pinecone/Spot outfits.
The five newly introduced Operators receive bonus trust on eligible sanity stages, excluding Annihilation, Intermezzi and SideStory.
Viy is an event reward, not a recruitable pool addition.
Recruitment, login and daily limits
Limited recruitment and the daily free pull end October 28 at 03:59 UTC−7.
Free pulls reset at 04:00 and do not stack.
At 300 pulls, one bonus limited Kal’tsit is granted without affecting pity or contracts.
Ten login days award a dedicated ten-pull, GALLUS², Aroma’s outfit and furniture; the permit expires with the banner.
Zelgrad offers two daily draws and awards the larger Orundum amount; below 400 grants one extra draw next day, capped at three without carryover.
Permanent changes and selection recruitment
Kernel Locating runs October 20, 04:00–November 3, 03:59 UTC−7.
Lock two 6★ and three 5★ rate-ups, then choose one of each rarity for certificate exchange.
Existing Kernel 6★ pity carries over.
Other changes add 30 maximum Sanity, up to 210; a level-80/1,500-login-day background; Pallas and GALLUS² to Recruit; and Integrated Strategies modules for Specter the Unchained and Typhon.
Store, purchase limits and expiry
Most celebration packs, outfits and furniture sell through November 11 at 03:59 UTC−7.
Standard and Kernel 6★ selectors have different candidate pools and expire December 14 at 03:59.
Training devices raise already-Elite-2 6★/5★ Operators to level 90/80 without refunding prior investment.
The skill-training pack permits two purchases.
Existing-account special recruitment sells twice through October 28, with permits expiring November 26; new accounts may buy twice within 14 registration days, with permits expiring 30 days after purchase.